Yudovin Award for Most Adventurous Swim

The Yudovin Award, named for David Yudovin, recognizes the most adventurous, unusual, or interesting solo marathon swim of the year.

Finalists

Sydne Didier

Circumnavigation of Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico. 31.3 km (19.45 miles) in 12 hours, 4 minutes. Independent swim under review by MSF.

Karl Kingery

Swim across Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming. 20 miles (32.2 km) in 10 hours, 19 minutes. Independent swim ratified by MSF.

Brian Lanahan

Circumnavigation of James Island, South Carolina. 31.62 miles (50.9 km) in 13 hours, 21 minutes. Independent swim ratified by MSF.

Jaimie Monahan

Swim across Lago Maggiore, Italy/Switzerland. 37 miles (59.6 km) in 24 hours, 2 minutes. Independent swim ratified by MSF.